I Count My Blessings

I COUNT MY BLESSINGS

When I'm worried, and I can't sleep
I go to the pasture and play with the sheep
They gather 'round me with fleece so warm
Play a little rough, but mean no harm

I am soon tired, ready for night-night
But they really have me squeezed in tight
The only thing visible is my little head
I wish they would let me go on to bed

But they are so friendly and wanting to play
I'll probably be here 'til the crack of day
Then they'll be grazing in green grass deep
While I am wishing to just go to sleep

This flock of sheep are my only friends
Not ducks, or geese, or Mama's old hens
So I am content to frolic and play
And end up sleeping the entire day

Tomorrow night will probably be the same
And the sheep are always glad that I came
So I'm not complaining, nor am I stressing
My friends, the sheep, are truly a blessing

8 January 2018
For Eve Roper's contest There Is A Brighter
Picture No. 3

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Line Gauthier

Date: 4/21/2018 8:24:00 PM

Belated congrats on your well deserved win, Curtis. It's great to have friends.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 4/22/2018 11:49:00 AM

Thank you, Line. Yes, it is great to have friends and I am so glad you are one of mine. You are such a great encouragement and inspiration to me and I highly regard you both as a poet and as a friend.

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly

Date: 3/28/2018 2:40:00 PM

There's always a silver lining even when we can't sleep and playing with is better than simply 'counting all the sheep'! lol I really like your perspective conveyed in this delightful poem of yours. *smiling* :) Keep up the great lines.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 3/28/2018 3:32:00 PM

I love your analogy, Sharon. I do believe it is easier to fall asleep if I count my Blessings instead of sheep (no pun intended --- lol) Thanks for your king remarks.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 1/29/2018 11:29:00 AM

Sweet ink! Congratulations on your win :) xomo

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/29/2018 11:36:00 AM

Thanks, Mo! Always a pleasure to hear from you.

Mick Talbot

Date: 1/29/2018 10:11:00 AM

Congratulations Curtis, super poem, great win! Best forever wishes... Mick

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/29/2018 10:18:00 AM

Thanks, Mick! Good to hear from you again. I appreciate your kind congratulatory remarks. My Lab loves his sheep friends!! lol

James Edward Lee Sr.

Date: 1/29/2018 4:28:00 AM

Curtis, This is just too cute, not enough cute in this world. I love the flow and imagination, I wish I was that doggy.. great write, WRITE ON... :)James

Curtis Moorman
Date: 1/29/2018 5:07:00 AM

James, no pun intended here for you nor me, but we both have our 'own flock of sheep' to tend. God has given us the awesome responsibility to humbly spread the Gospel. I know that you do His bidding and lead your 'flock' in His steps. Thank you for you comment. You are a great encouragement to me and to others. I praise God that we have men like you who keep others reminded of the I AM of the Old Testament.